[50mhz] Rig vs Rig question

[Mike (KA5CVH) Urich]

On 12/2/05, John  Geiger (NE0P) <ne0p at lcisp.com> wrote:

Which is the better radio to have for mobile/portable use-assuming
they are the same price:  The Yaesu FT690RII or the Ranger 5054DX? 
The Ranger does a little more power, but the Yaesu seems like it might
be a little easier to use and is a little smaller.

Mike wrote

I would go with the Yaesu in a heartbeat.  IMHO the Ranger is a p!$$
poor reciever.  If you can't hear 'em ... you can't work 'em.

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Mike Urich, KA5CVH
http://ka5cvh.com